Belfast, Maine vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 7.0% cheaper than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $46,480 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Rochester
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Belfast, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher